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Chapter 40

Author: Cruella
last update publish date: 2026-04-03 04:17:39

Lucian’s POV

I hadn’t seen Elara for two full days.

I knew she was deliberately avoiding me. Every time a servant mentioned her name or I caught the faint trace of her scent in the corridor, I forced myself to turn the other way. She was probably still embarrassed by what happened in her room — the kiss, the way I had pinned her against the wall, the things I had growled against her mouth. I didn’t blame her. I had pushed too far, too fast.

I wanted to make up an excuse to see her. Something si
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